The Board has determined that the Veteran's current toenail and skin disorders of both feet, as well as his skin disorders affecting both lower legs, were incurred during service. The evidence supports this finding based on the Veteran's combat service in Vietnam where he was exposed to wet conditions and fungal infections.
The deciding factor: The Veteran served in Vietnam with exposure to wet conditions which led to fungal infections of the feet and legs that persisted after separation from service.
- Claimed conditions
- onychomycosis (fungal infection of toenails), tinea pedis (athlete's foot)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 12, 2017
- Citation
- 1700963
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